| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in Apple tvOS. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel Memory Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2024-44285. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apple tvOS (version unknown) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown function of the component Kernel Memory Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
A use-after-free issue was addressed with improved memory management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, tvOS 18.1, visionOS 2.1, watchOS 11.1. An app may be able to cause unexpected system termination or corrupt kernel memory.
It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-44285 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211696 (macOS 15.x < 15.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121564)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (211696) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3291). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Affected
- Apple macOS
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.apple.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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ADP CISA Base Score: 8.4
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 211696
Nessus Name: macOS 15.x < 15.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (121564)
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
08/20/2024 🔍10/28/2024 🔍
10/28/2024 🔍
04/07/2026 🔍
Sources
Vendor: apple.comAdvisory: support.apple.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-44285 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-44285
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-282191
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3291 - Apple macOS: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Entry
Created: 10/28/2024 22:51Updated: 04/07/2026 07:04
Changes: 10/28/2024 22:51 (53), 11/22/2024 11:38 (2), 09/01/2025 00:13 (7), 04/07/2026 07:04 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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